造 Stroke Order — How to Write 造

Stroke Order

造 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 辶, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

造 Radical and Character Components

Components:辶告

造 is a phono-semantic compound: 辶 (walk) carries the meaning, while 告 indicates the sound.

Radical: 辶 + 7 more strokes

造 Pronunciation and Pinyin

zào

Meanings of 造 in Chinese

zào造

To make, create, or build something; to produce or construct.

工程师们正在努力创造更高效的太阳能电池板。

Engineers are working hard to create more efficient solar panels.

To fabricate, concoct, or invent (stories, facts, etc.), often implying untruthfulness or baselessness.

他总是喜欢捏造一些不存在的故事。

He always likes to fabricate some non-existent stories.

To achieve or attain, often referring to a high level of skill, mastery, or accomplishment in a particular field, as in "accomplishment" or "attainment."

这位画家在色彩运用上造诣很深

This painter has profound accomplishment in the use of color.

To cultivate; to foster; to bring up (talents, abilities).

大学旨在造就全面发展的人才。

Universities aim to cultivate well-rounded talents.

In a legal context, refers to the two opposing parties in a lawsuit, such as the plaintiff and the defendant.

法庭上，律师代表各自的当事人陈述两造的观点。

In court, lawyers represent their respective clients to present the views of both opposing parties.

To visit; to go to (a place or person).

我打算周末去造访一位老朋友。

I plan to visit an old friend this weekend.

A crop season or harvest cycle, especially referring to the number of crops harvested in a year for grains like rice.

这个地区气候适宜，一年可以有两造稻米收成

This region's climate is suitable, allowing for two rice harvests per year.

Period or era, often referring to the latter part or end of an era, as in '末造' (the last period).

这座古老的建筑，历经数百年风雨，已是旧时代的末造了

This ancient building, having withstood centuries of wind and rain, is already in the twilight of an old era.

Common Words and Phrases with 造

zào造chéng成

To create or cause, often leading to a particular outcome.

不遵守交通规则容易造成交通事故。

Not following traffic rules can easily lead to traffic accidents.

zào造chuán船chǎng厂

A place where ships are built and repaired; a shipyard or dockyard.

这家造船厂建造了许多大型货轮。

This shipyard built many large cargo ships.

zào造cì次

Hasty or hurried; also, rash, imprudent, or presumptuous.

他说话行事从不造次，总是深思熟虑。

He never acts or speaks rashly; he always thinks things through carefully.

zào造duān端

to start; to begin; to originate

这项新技术的造端，源于科学家们对宇宙奥秘的不断探索。

The inception of this new technology originated from scientists' continuous exploration of the mysteries of the universe.

zào造fǎn反

To rebel or revolt against authority; to mutiny.

班上的学生因为不满老师的严格要求，决定联合起来向他“造反”。

The students in the class, unhappy with the teacher's strict demands, decided to unite and 'rebel' against him.

zào造fǎng访

to pay a visit to; to visit

我们计划下周造访那家新开的画廊。

We plan to visit the newly opened art gallery next week.

zào造fú福

bring benefit to

这项慈善活动旨在造福当地社区的贫困家庭

This charity event aims to benefit poor families in the local community.

zào造fù父

Zao Fu (造父) was a legendary charioteer in the Western Zhou Dynasty, known for driving King Mu of Zhou and being granted the city of Zhao, thus becoming the ancestor of the Zhao state.

在古代传说中，造父以其出神入化的驾车技艺而闻名

In ancient legends, Zaofu was famous for his extraordinarily skillful charioteering.

zào造huà化

Creation; Nature; good luck or fortune.

他能遇到这样一位好朋友，真是他的造化。

It was truly his good fortune to meet such a good friend.

zào造jiǎ假

to falsify; to fabricate; to make false

该公司被指控在财务报表中造假，以掩盖其真实的经营状况。

The company was accused of falsifying its financial statements to conceal its true operating condition.

zào造jiù就

To cultivate, train, or bring up (e.g., talent, a new generation); it can also refer to achievements or accomplishments.

她致力于教育事业，造就了许多优秀的人才

She dedicated herself to the field of education, cultivating many outstanding talents.

zào造jù句

To make a sentence using given words.

老师要求学生用新学的词语来造句，以巩固他们对词汇的理解。

The teacher asked the students to make sentences using the newly learned words to solidify their understanding of the vocabulary.

zào造lín林

The process of planting trees to create a new forest or to restore an existing one.

为了改善生态环境，我们积极参与了当地的造林项目。

To improve the ecological environment, we actively participated in local afforestation projects.

zào造niè孽

To do evil or commit a sin, often implying future retribution or karmic consequences.

他年轻时不懂事，欺骗了许多善良的人，如今落得众叛亲离的下场，真是造孽啊

He was ignorant in his youth and deceived many kind-hearted people. Now he is abandoned by everyone, which is truly a consequence of his past misdeeds.